2025 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Toyota 2025 Tundra eBrochure, Specifications pages 25 and 26 (toyota.com)
The 2025 Toyota Tundra tows up to 12,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 8,300 lb to 12,000 lb by trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 1,940 lb.
- Max towing
- 12,000lb
- Max payload
- 1,940lb
- GVWR
- 6,990 to 7,780lb
- Curb weight
- 5,095 to 6,185lb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 8,300 | 1,940 | 7,035 | Curb weight 5095. |
| SR5 · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 12,000 | 1,940 | 7,035 | Highest published Tundra tow rating. Curb weight 5095. |
| Limited · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 11,400 | 1,860 | 7,075 | Curb weight 5215. |
| SR5 · Double Cab · 8.1 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 11,370 | 1,875 | 7,165 | Curb weight 5290. |
| SR5 · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x4 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 11,200 | 1,885 | 7,265 | Curb weight 5380. |
| SR5 · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 11,400 | 1,830 | 6,990 | Curb weight 5160. |
| SR5 · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas | 11,270 | 1,810 | 7,165 | Curb weight 5355. |
| Limited · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2 | i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 437 hp | 11,450 | 1,665 | 7,375 | Curb weight 5710. |
| TRD Pro · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4 | i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 437 hp | 11,175 | 1,600 | 7,615 | Curb weight 6015. TRD Pro is i-FORCE MAX 4x4 only. |
| Capstone · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4 | i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 437 hp | 10,340 | 1,485 | 7,670 | Curb weight 6185. Capstone is i-FORCE MAX 4x4 only. |
Check a trailer against this Tundra
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What changed from 2024
Toyota's 2025 figures match 2024 for every configuration listed: 10 ratings, topping out at 12,000 lb. 2024 Toyota Tundra towing capacity.
How to read these numbers
Worked example for the SR5 Double Cab 6.5 ft 4x2 with the i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas: a trailer at its full 12,000 lb rating puts about 1,440 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 1,790 lb of its 1,940 lb payload is used, leaving 150 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Toyota 2025 Tundra eBrochure, Specifications pages 25 and 26 (toyota.com). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Toyota Tundra tow?
Up to 12,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (SR, Double Cab, i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas, 4x2) is rated at 8,300 lb, and the highest (SR5, Double Cab, i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas, 4x2) at 12,000 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Maximum payload is 1,940 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,990 to 7,780 lb across configurations.
Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 12000 lb maximum applies to the SR5 Double Cab with the 6.5 ft standard bed, the i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas engine and 4x2 drive. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Toyota Tundra tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 12,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 9,600 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 1,940 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.